Local history Thread

MG Man · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject:

few people do............it was an accidental discovery............nobody really sure why they there, cuz there's no evidence of fortifications

Greypatch · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:43 pm Post subject:

i want to go down and see that roller...

MG Man · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:47 pm Post subject:

me too.............Kamikaze's dad is the one who did the detective work to track it down....he really wanted to unearth and restore it.....he's a real Steam Engine buff Exclamation

I'll call him and see what we can arrange

IMPREZZING · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:04 pm Post subject:

MG Man · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:07 pm Post subject:

yup
all those small bays were dredged to hide and park u-boats

The western part of the northern range is also dotted with hidden bunkers, some of which are rumored to be still sealed, hiding Harleys and sportscars kept by American troops stationed here Shocked

tr1ad · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject:

i know there's an old WWII sub off of tobago

MG Man · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:09 pm Post subject:

there's also a WW2 fighter plan sunk off the chaguaramas coast

Smokey · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject:

Don't know if this is common knowledge or not, but in Moruga, la lune side...there are old paved platforms at the top of one of the hills, where there used to be some anti aircraft artillery for the americans during WWII

MG Man · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject:

there are WW2 constructs all over the country
There used to be a control tower of sorts in Couva, but it was ripped apart years ago for building materials...........

Maserati · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:25 pm Post subject:

the military museum is worth a visit,lots of interesting stuff.
who up for a trek thru the forest to uncover some WWII bunkers?
Think between Trinidad and Tobago that area of ocean was called Torpedo Alley.

tr1ad · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject:

d amt ah stuff under the waters is amazing

beside WWII

stuff from the 18th century

MG Man · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject:

[quote="Maserati"]
who up for a trek thru the forest to uncover some WWII bunkers?
quote]

restricted access............u don't want the Army guys to catch u
Cannot even get permits under the guise of any historical society

Team Loco · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:05 pm Post subject:

Time to find some of thos old units, fix em and dex em, like what mg man did.

Rory Phoulorie · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject:

Team Loco · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:21 pm Post subject:

Funny enough I was looking through a history book at briko air yesterday, written by historian Micheal Anthony. It was a complete history of trinidad,s contribution to the war. Will try to find out the name of it.

Btw, who remember the great fire of port of spain? All caused by a chemist who left his unattended lamp in his outhouse?

Rory Phoulorie · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject:

I went to the Museum in POS in December 2006 to kill some time while I was waiting on my car to be serviced. To be quite honest, it was a worthwhile trip as it had some interesting information on and historical artifacts for Trinidad and Tobago.

joker · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:19 am Post subject:

Skanky · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:51 am Post subject:

What they said above + Heard somewhere that Wallers used to be the base for recuperation for soldiers returning from or prepping for WWII.Used to drop them off there give them some rum to drink and let them frolick for a few weeks before sending them off either home or to fight again....thus leading to Angostura's claim to fame as they used to send them a bottle of rum each.

Also the white/cream statue that you see on the way to Maracas in Santa Cruz on the left side of the road was built by Venezuelans living in trini back in the day.They say it haunted and two slaves buried at its base along with some gold and yadda yadda but I just typing of the top of my head here.

Since we on history if anyone can get the old local tv series Cross Country for me I will gladly pay money for that...and we talking Ralph Maraj,Vashtee Achibar and the other fella whose name escapes me...that is TV series!

MG Man · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:39 am Post subject:

plex · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:45 am Post subject:

Greypatch · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:07 am Post subject:

I up for the steam roller trip hoss leh me know ..

ziig · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject: doookie

Maserati · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:43 pm Post subject:

Was in the University Library looking for a book and I stumbled across this book, had to take pics. as it wouldnt have fit on the scanner.

Click for full-size.

joker · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject:

sweet .......

Smokey · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:13 pm Post subject:

absolutely amazing..great post Maserati,

buzz · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject:

steam roller run WHEN?? I WANNA GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Skanky · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:33 am Post subject:

Great post Maserati.

On a serious note youall do realise if history is accurate how much gold and valuables we have sunk in our waters?One find and you set for life.

TurboDrive · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:54 am Post subject:

There is also a bunker on San F'do Hill. Its filled with nasty green water. Anyone care for a swim? Heard that Wallers used to be one of the largest American Airbases in the world. Can anyone verify this?

ziig · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:23 pm Post subject:

it is true about wqallerfield, I did some research when I was younger, found out it was also a detention post for war criminals and refugees before they where sent to usa...so many JEWS sat in wait in wallers...it was kind of a guantanamo bay deal, but for Jews and other people fleeing germany etc.